Guru

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊruː/

Definitions of guru

noun A spiritual teacher or guide in Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism

Example Sentences

A1 My yoga guru teaches me how to breathe deeply.

A2 The cooking guru on YouTube has amazing recipes.

B1 She consulted with a financial guru before investing her money.

B2 The marketing guru's strategies helped the company increase sales.

C1 The technology guru is renowned for his innovative inventions.

C2 The management guru's book is considered a classic in the business world.

Examples of guru in a Sentence

formal The guru of the company provided valuable insights during the strategic planning meeting.

informal I always go to my tech guru friend for advice on the latest gadgets.

slang My yoga guru is the best at helping me find my inner peace.

figurative She was considered the guru of fashion in our group, always setting trends.

Grammatical Forms of guru

• past tense: guru-ed
• plural: gurus
• comparative: more guru
• superlative: most guru
• present tense: gurus
• future tense: will guru
• perfect tense: have gurued
• continuous tense: is guruing
• singular: guru
• positive degree: guru
• infinitive: to guru
• gerund: guruing
• participle: gurued

Origin and Evolution of guru

First Known Use: 1613 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'guru' originates from Sanskrit, where it means 'teacher' or 'preceptor'. In Hinduism, a guru is a spiritual guide or mentor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'guru' has come to be used more broadly to refer to an expert or authority figure in any field, not just in spiritual matters. It has also been adopted into English and other languages to describe a knowledgeable or influential person.